Popeyes Blackened Chicken

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Are you craving something extraordinary? Try the Popeyes Blackened Chicken sandwich. Every optimum bite of blackened chicken provides a blast of savory flavors in your mouth. This mind-blowing sandwich is made with special blackened seasoning. The combination of blackened patty and fluffy buns is a match made in heaven.

Calories: 550 
Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

The Popeyes blackened sandwich contains the following allergens:

• Soy (found in the oil)
• Milk (present in the seasoning or marinade)
• Wheat (Found in the bun)

The Popeyes blackened chicken sandwich has an umami-rich taste. You can recreate this perfect meal at home even better than Popeyes. The recipe for blackened chicken is a piece of cake. Preparation time is 15 minutes, cooking time is 25 minutes, and the total is 40 minutes.

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Ingredients

Chicken

• Boneless and skinless chicken breast (4 pieces)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Blackened Seasoning

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt

Sandwich

• Soft sandwich buns
• Lettuce
• Pickles

Preparation

Prepare the Blackened Seasoning

1. Add 1 tbsp smoked paprika and 1 tbsp garlic powder, and stir slowly in a bowl.
2. Add 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp white pepper, 1 tbsp oregano, ½  thyme, and 1 tbsp salt.
3. Mix the seasoning mixture well.

Prepare the Chicken

1. Remove moisture from the chicken with the help of paper towels.
2. Coat chicken breast with olive oil.
3. Coat both sides of the chicken pieces and press the seasoning to ensure it’s stuck on the chicken.

Cook the Chicken

1. Heat 2 cups of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Place the chicken pieces in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes each side.
3. Now change medium-high heat to the lower and cook chicken pieces for additional 3-5 minutes.

Assembling the Sandwich

1. Toast the sandwich bun lightly.
2. Add mayonnaise on the sandwich bun.
3. Add pickles and lettuce for enhancing the taste.
4. Add fried and seasoned chicken piece in the bun.
5. You can also add tomato slices on the top ( optional).

You can try the following sides with the blackened chicken sandwich to complete your perfect meal:

• Biscuits: Popeyes’ famous buttery biscuits are a perfect addition to the meal, providing sweetness.
• Chicken Tenders: Try chicken tenders with a Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich for a crunchy touch to your meal.
• Ghost Pepper Wings: The blackened chicken sandwich paired well with ghost pepper wings.

Popeyes blackened sandwich is known for its flavorful blackened chicken filet, served with soft buns and pickles. The chicken filet is very juicy and tender. We recommend you try this sandwich with biscuits to neutralize the spiciness of the chicken filet.

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Popeyes blackened chicken sandwich is famous for its blackened seasoning patty. This sandwich contains 550 calories and costs around $4.99 ( the price may vary depending on your location). You can also recreate this sandwich at home by following our simple recipe.